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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual (2005-2010)12 · 11 Steering
12 · Steering & suspension

Install (page 2 of 4)

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Power Steering
11 SteeringInstall · page 2 of 4
  1. At the left side, install the track rod end onto the front wheel knuckle, and install and torque the nut.
Track rod end installed on front wheel knuckle with nut torqued

Figure 31

  1. Install and tighten the front bolt that attaches the brake backplate to the front wheel knuckle.
Front bolt attaching brake backplate to front wheel knuckle

Figure 32

  1. Install the brake disc.
  2. Install and tighten the two screws that attach the brake disc to the wheel hub.
Brake disc installed with screws attached to wheel hub

Figure 33

  1. Remove and discard the cable tie to release the brake caliper.
  2. Put the brake caliper in position on the front wheel knuckle.
Brake caliper positioned on front wheel knuckle

Figure 34

  1. Install and tighten the two new bolts that attach the brake caliper to the front wheel knuckle.
Two new bolts attaching brake caliper to front wheel knuckle

Figure 35

  1. Do steps 9 to 15 for the right side.
  2. Install the pinion coupling.
Pinion coupling installed

Figure 36

  1. Turn the steering to get access to install the bolt that attaches the pinion coupling to the PAS rack.
  2. Install and torque the bolt that attaches the pinion coupling to the PAS rack.

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